Jun 11
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One of the objections that I have heard concerning Calvinism is that if it were true, we as human beings would have to be like robots, existing without free will. Truth be told, godly men have effectively explained the interaction between the sovereignty of God and man’s free will throughout church history. Martin Luther, and Jonathan Edwards wrote extensively on this issue hundreds of years ago, and men like R.C Sproul, John Piper, and J.I. Packer (along with many others) have written effectively on this topic in modern times.
The scriptures are abundantly clear that God is completely sovereign and yet man is morally responsible for his choices. I have posted a link to a video by Greg Koukl (a Christian apologist) where he wrestles with the nature and extent of the freedom of the human will.
Please click HERE to view the video.
In His Grace,
Joe
“There is no option for us NOT to sin, even though we are aware that we CHOOSE to sin, and in light of our choice to sin are held responsible for those sins that we choose.”…..a great clip on the inability of man to please God in his fallen state and on how God’s grace (election) is the only possible way that man (in his new state) can ever enter into union with the father……”God allows man to freely choose restoration with God in the same way that man freely chooses rebellion against God…and that is how an act of faith can be free, and still be caused and fully secured by God.” …love how Greg breaks this down in a clear and applicable way.
Great discussion and explanation. A must see. Thanks for the link.